PREVIOUS EVENT 2012

The YPLN organised an extensive outreach in 2011/2012 to reach out to youths in secondary schools regarding the thought-provoking subjects of leadership, poverty, and corruption. We successfully emphasised the role of leadership in the national development, the inimical impacts of corruption and the concept of eradicating poverty and corruption through our combined efforts. We believe that steering up the minds of young people to take responsibility for their future, and that of the nation is critical to creating a promising future for the nation

In May 2012, YPLN organised an award dinner ceremony to honour astute political leaders in Ghana who have impacted the youths positively. The occasion was graced by leaders from all works of life. The current Chief of Staff to the President of Ghana, Former Deputy Minister and Member of Parliament, Mrs Frema Opare was present to receive an award for her contributions towards women empowerment and youth development. Mrs Betty Mould Iddrisu (Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice and Former Education Minister) was present to receive an award for her immense contributions towards youth development.

Emmanuel Addo
Founder

Emmanuel Addo is the founder of the Young Global Leaders Network, an international non-governmental organization registered in six (6) countries namely, Ghana, United Kingdom, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan and has a membership strength of over 15,000 young black professionals, students, graduates, and aspiring leaders.

The organization also operates in 25 other African countries. Emmanuel also doubles as the chief convener and founder of the Young African Leaders Summit, one of the largest continental youth summits in Africa.  

Currently works at Kingston University as a Business Engagement Team Member in their Partnerships and Engagement Department. 

He characterizes energy, integrity, result-oriented, and ground-breaking service in each detail of strategic management, change management, stakeholder management, and leadership acquaintances.
Emmanuel owns a core background in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Ghana.

Leveraging his experience as a youth activist and a dynamic young man, Emmanuel founded the Young Global Leaders Network, a youth organization that comprises young diplomats, young politicians, and aspiring politicians, business/entrepreneurial business leaders with the aim of championing a mutual agenda for the African youth and promoting youth participation in governance as well as promoting entrepreneurial culture.
Emmanuel nurtures an environment of teamwork and has expertise in data collection and analysis as well as both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Emmanuel worked as an Associate Lecturer at the London College of Advanced Management where he delivered a wide range of business management courses that involved principles of marketing, leadership, operation management, and research methods. Emmanuel has always maintained high teaching and learning standards to ensure that his students’ stand out in academic achievements and successful progression. As a stout believer and passionate key player in volunteering; Emmanuel creates quality time to giving back gladly to his community what he has learned and to educate individuals with free consultancy on career development. He is a leader anyone would love to look up to and with great integrity, commitment, and passion to make the world a better place.
Emmanuel worked as Qualifications Manager at the Open University in the UK.

Emmanuel is also the founder of Kickstart Innovation Hub Ltd, the entrepreneurial hub of Young Global Leaders Network.